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EXAMPLES OF WORK: Under supervision of the Housing Resource Manager, the Housing Resource Administrative Assistant acts as secretary for the Resource Center and the Housing Services office and is required to perform a wide variety of secretarial and general clerical duties. Answers all in-coming phone calls on multi line system and directs inquiries to appropriate staff. Greets clients and visitors providing them information, assistance and direction. Enters Preliminary applications and Update Forms. Reviews and corrects internet applications weekly. Types and prepares a variety of materials including administrative reports, contracts, documents, revisions to policies/forms, etc. Maintains files and filing systems; creates New Landlord packets and maintains Landlord files, and copies client documents for new resident files. Provides relief of superiors of administrative details requiring a wide range office tasks/skills. Logs all incoming RFTA’s; pulls census track information; completes appropriate utility chart for unit. Maintains and updates a list of available units in the County. Ensures all HCV Coordinators have monthly client packets for re-certification. Opens and distributes incoming mail; maintains a log of incoming mail and faxes daily. Performs other related essential duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Has the ability to operate a variety of automated office machines including typewriter, calculator, copier, computer, telephone system, fax machine, etc. Ability to utilize departmental software including Elite, Microsoft Office, and others. Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and measure data. Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including client correspondence, contracts, legal documents, re-certifications, and other reports and records. Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including Section 8/Administrative Plan guidelines, policy and procedure manuals, program specific guidelines, etc. Ability to prepare utilization reports, vacancy/occupancy reports, waitlist count reports, memorandum, correspondence, and other job related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of restricted information. Ability to use and interpret basic computer terminology and language Ability to use independent judgment, common sense, and principles of rational systems in the performance of tasks. Ability to work under stressful conditions, respond immediately to crisis situations, balance priorities within and between offices/departments. Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions correctly; ability to behave in a friendly, understanding, helpful, and professional manner with clients/customers, coworkers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to communicate effectively with immediate supervisor, coordinators, clients, landlords, attorneys, other Authority personnel, and the general public verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively in an office environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving routine stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one to two years previous experience in general office/secretarial work or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Under supervision of the Housing Resource Manager, the Housing Resource Administrative Assistant acts as secretary for the Resource Center and the Housing Services office and is required to perform a wide variety of secretarial and general clerical duties. Answers all in-coming phone calls on multi line system and directs inquiries to appropriate staff. Greets clients and visitors providing them information, assistance and direction. Enters Preliminary applications and Update Forms. Reviews and corrects internet applications weekly. Types and prepares a variety of materials including administrative reports, contracts, documents, revisions to policies/forms, etc. Maintains files and filing systems; creates New Landlord packets and maintains Landlord files, and copies client documents for new resident files. Provides relief of superiors of administrative details requiring a wide range office tasks/skills. Logs all incoming RFTA’s; pulls census track information; completes appropriate utility chart for unit. Maintains and updates a list of available units in the County. Ensures all HCV Coordinators have monthly client packets for re-certification. Opens and distributes incoming mail; maintains a log of incoming mail and faxes daily. Performs other related essential duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Has the ability to operate a variety of automated office machines including typewriter, calculator, copier, computer, telephone system, fax machine, etc. Ability to utilize departmental software including Elite, Microsoft Office, and others. Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and measure data. Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including client correspondence, contracts, legal documents, re-certifications, and other reports and records. Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including Section 8/Administrative Plan guidelines, policy and procedure manuals, program specific guidelines, etc. Ability to prepare utilization reports, vacancy/occupancy reports, waitlist count reports, memorandum, correspondence, and other job related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of restricted information. Ability to use and interpret basic computer terminology and language Ability to use independent judgment, common sense, and principles of rational systems in the performance of tasks. Ability to work under stressful conditions, respond immediately to crisis situations, balance priorities within and between offices/departments. Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions correctly; ability to behave in a friendly, understanding, helpful, and professional manner with clients/customers, coworkers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to communicate effectively with immediate supervisor, coordinators, clients, landlords, attorneys, other Authority personnel, and the general public verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively in an office environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving routine stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one to two years previous experience in general office/secretarial work or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Performs a variety of skilled maintenance work on buildings, heating and air-conditioning, refrigeration and cooking equipment. Inspect and test pressurized pneumatic lines for leaks, repair and refurbish gas and electric meters, heaters (gas/oil), stoves, and water heaters. Makes repairs to structural and mechanical systems, including electrical, gas and water distribution within structures and units and fixed or mobile mechanical, electrical, and gas powered equipment including power tools. Participate in general building maintenance repairs as needed, perform preventive and routine maintenance in assigned areas. Answers emergency calls for the repair of various equipment and life and/or property threatening maintenance requests. Drive light truck or other related equipment and vehicle to and from jobs. Is responsible for all tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Knowledge of the common practices, tools, and terminology. Knowledge of accident precautions of one or more trades. Ability to work from blueprints or sketches. Able to estimate time and materials needed for job.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires five years of journeyman level experience & certification in one or more of the building trades, High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in general construction (carpentry), plumbing, wiring, HVAC, etc. plus three to five years relevant work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Ability to operate a truck, snow removal equipment, saws, pressure washers, mechanics’ tools, carpentry tools, various other hand/power tools, electrical testing meters, plumbing tools, ladders, and other departmental tools/equipment. Ability to add, to subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and measure data. Ability to comprehend and correctly use and complete when required, various documents, work orders, reports, etc. Ability to work under stressful conditions, to respond immediately to crisis situations, and to balance priorities within and between offices/departments. Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions correctly; ability to behave in a friendly, understanding, helpful, and professional manner with clients/customers, coworkers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, Storekeeper, managers, Dispatcher, coworkers, tenants, and the general public verbally and in writing

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in general construction (carpentry), plumbing, wiring, HVAC, etc. plus one to two years relevant work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including billing invoices, contracts, vouchers, re-certification reports, and other reports and records. Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books & manuals including HUD manuals/notices, policy/procedure manuals, agency directives, etc. Ability to prepare statistical reports, re-certification reports, financial transmittals, claims, utilization reports, memorandum, correspondence, and other job related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of restricted information. Ability to use and interpret HUD, basic computer, and some counseling terminology and language. Ability to use independent judgment, common sense, and principles of rational systems in the performance of tasks. Ability to work under moderately stressful conditions, to respond immediately to crisis situations, and to balance priorities within and between offices/departments. Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions correctly; ability to behave in a friendly, understanding, helpful, and professional manner with clients/customers, coworkers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations; ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to communicate effectively with tenants, landlords, applicants, inspectors, outside agencies, other department staff, and the general public verbally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by HUD training and one to two years relevant work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.